Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith

The reason is stylistic rather than doctrinal. Lutherans have become too suburban and family-(as in mom, dad, the two kids, and the dog) oriented to suit this single city mouse.

I also like a traditional liturgy with elegant language and lots of music. It can become a matter of just going through the motions, but not if the priest is really into it.

The political orientation of the Episcopalians differs depending on who else is in town. As I understand it, in many Southern communities, they're the "un-Baptists." On the other hand, certain dioceses, such as Fort Worth and the San Joaquin Valley, are notoriously conservative.

I didn't know about the American Baptist Church until I taught at one of their colleges. They're Baptists, with adult baptism, but they're politically very liberal. The Southern Baptist Church in the town where I lived picketed the American Baptist Church for blessing a same-sex relationship.